Polk County property record for 251 Hwy 278 E, Wickes, AR 71973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 624 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,100 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $61 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Foreclosure |
| APN | 8500-00089-0000 |
| Primary APN | 8500-00089-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Street Address | 251 HIGHWAY 278 E |
|---|---|
| City | WICKES |
| State | AR |
| Zip | 71973-9349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILLIAMS 1ST ADDN - LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAMS FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK AR |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1081 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
251 Hwy 278 E is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 78, WICKES, AR 71973-0078 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1992 |
| Deed Document Number | 20233023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK AR |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 251 HIGHWAY 278 E, WICKES, AR 71973-9349 |
| Document Number | 02023R3023 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R-3023 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 78, WICKES, AR 71973-0078 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Hwy 278 E was $61.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Wickes Town |
| Unified School District | Cossatot River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61.00 | $1,200 (-) Land $1,200 | $6,000 Land $6,000 |
| 2025 | $61.00 | $1,200 Land $1,200 | |
| 2023 | $39.00 (+8.33%) | $1,200 (+71.43%) Land $1,200 | $6,000 (+71.43%) Land $6,000 |
| 2022 | $36.00 | $700 Land $600 Building $100 | $3,500 Land $3,000 Building $500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 251 Hwy 278 E.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 251 Hwy 278 E is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 77% of Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WICKES WATERWORKS serves 2,014 people · EPA ID AR0000440 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GILLHAM REGIONAL WATER DIST |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Four States Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
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